Thigh Lift

The cost of thigh lift surgery in Pakistan ranges between 130,000-150,000 PKR. The exact price of thighplasty can vary depending on the surgeon you consult and the clinic's location.

Thigh lift is not a therapeutic procedure therefore, to particular diagnosis leads to this surgery. Thigh lift, or thighplasty is a cosmetic procedure that is used in conditions such as;

• Significant weight loss

• Aging and loss of skin elasticity

• Genetics leading to sagging skin

• Lipodystrophy (localized fat deposits)

• Skin irritations due to excess skin rubbing

• Dissatisfaction with thigh appearance despite diet and exercise.

What is the procedure for a thigh lift?

The procedure for thigh lift surgery involves the following steps;

• Anesthesia is injected to reduce the pain and discomfort during the surgery.

• The surgeon marks the lines on the legs indicating the surgical incisions that must be made.

• An incision is made in the groin region. Depending on the severity of the thigh lift, the incision is extended around the back of the thigh, towards the knee, and around the back.

• The fat is removed, and nearly muscles are tightened. Excess skin is removed as well around the incision.

• Sutures close the incisions and secure the tissues to the new shape.

What are the risks and complications associated with thigh lift surgery?

Like other surgeries, thigh lift has a few risks and complications. They include;

• Bleeding from the incisions

• Delayed wound healing

• Numbness in the skin

• Deep vein thrombosis

• Fluid accumulation

• Infection

• Fluid accumulation

What to expect after thigh lift?

Swelling and inflammation at the site of surgery are common after the procedure. Compression garments are used to minimize the swelling. The long-term results after thigh lift include soother and tighter contours. 

Antibiotics and painkillers are prescribed after the surgery to reduce the risk of infection and pain. Regular post-operative check-ups are recommended following the surgery.